Subject 4-Defensive Driving and MV Maintenance

Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No.4
Defensive Driving and MV Maintenance

Topic Outline:
1. Attitude and Behavior
2. Road Safety, Sharing, Courtesy and Discipline
3. Understanding and Avoiding Road Rage, Stress Management and Gender and Development
4. Causes and Prevention of Road Crashes, and Breakdowns
a. BLOWBAGETS
b. Human Factors
1. Fatigue
2. Uncontrolled Night Life
3. Distracted Driving
4. Arrogance
5. Inexperienced and Aggressive Drivers
6. Poor Eyesight and Impaired Hearing
7. Other Road Users such as Pedestrians/Street Hawkers,

Passengers/ Commuters, Bicyclists and Others
THIS LEARNING MATERIAL IS SOLELY INTENDED FOR THE USE OF IRISE DRIVING SCHOOL STUDENTS.
UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Subject No.4
QUALITIES OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVER:
 Has a positive attitude on road safety

 Be physically and mentally fit to drive
 Have received proper training before driving
 Applies the basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
DEFENSIVE DRIVING METHOD:
 SEARCH
 IDENTIFY
 PREDICT
 DECIDE
 EXECUTE
HUMAN FACTORS THAT AFFECT DRIVING
 Attitude
 Behavior
KEYS TO ATTAIN EFFECTIVE DEFENSIVE DRIVING:
 Concentration
 Driving Plans and Decisions
 View from the Vehicle
 Speed
 Fatigue
 Following the laws, rules and regulations
Subject No.4
DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES

 Proper use of brakes
 Correct Steering
 Timely Changing of Gear
 Safe reversing, maneuvering, and changing of lanes
SHARING THE ROAD WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES (AMBULANCE, POLICE

PATROL VEHICLE, FIRE TRUCKS)
 Slow down and stop

 Move to the right or left side of the lane to give the emergency vehicle a clear way
 If you can’t move, stay where you are and let the emergency vehicle overtake
you
 Never follow the path of emergency vehicles
 If you are in an intersection, cross first before giving the right of way
SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLES
 Avoid excessive use of horn while following or overtaking. Never be a bully.

 Double check the side mirrors and blind spots before and after overtaking.
 Allow enough distance when following a motorcycle.
 Watch out for the brake and signal lights.
 Watch out for the rider’s hand signals.
 Watch out for the head of the rider.
 Watch out for the feet of the rider.
SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRUCKS AND BUSES
 Do not overtake if not properly seen.

 Avoid overtaking on a curved road.
 Be sure to have enough power when overtaking on a steep road.
 Use flashing headlight while overtaking.
 Be careful when passing from the right of a passenger bus.
 Avoid being in the blind spots by not following too close.
 As much as possible, do not drive on the lanes intended for trucks and buses.
 Never cut. Look at the rear or side mirrors before changing lane
 Provide maneuvering space
Subject No.4
SHARING THE ROAD WITH BEGINNERS:
 Never be a bully.
 Avoid following too close.
 Be aware of sudden brakes.
 Avoid overtaking too close on the side.
SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER ROAD USERS
 Pedestrians, cyclists, street vendors, law enforcers, construction workers, etc.
 Allow enough space for other road users.
 Be extra cautious when maneuvering on a dense road.
 Be careful when passing school zones and markets or malls.
 Be aware and considerate of PWDs
 Avoid using excessive horn
Self Discipline - is the ability to control yourself and to make yourself work hard or behave in a
particular way without needing anyone else to tell you what to do.
Road Discipline - Knowing and abiding the traffic laws, rules and regulations.
Stress - Physical, mental or emotional tension experienced by a person that demands

immediate, fair and equitable decision
As a driver, you have a big responsibility in controlling your emotions as it

can greatly affect your driving and may endanger your surroundings.
Subject No.4
STRESS MANAGEMENT
FAILURE TO OVERCOME STRESS WILL RESULT TO A ROAD RAGE

ROAD RAGE - an assault, in any manner, to another person resulting from misunderstanding,
lack of traffic knowledge or discourteousness
Subject No.4
RESULTS OF ROAD RAGE:
 Emotional Setback
 Fines, Penalties, Revocation of Driver’s License
 Suspension/ Termination from Work
 Serious Injury
 Imprisonment
BAD HABITS OF AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS:
 Driving slowly in the left lane

 Cutting off
 Gestures
 Tailgating
 Annoying and Excessive Blowing of Horns
 Fighting over a Parking Space
Causes and Prevention of Road Crashes and Breakdowns
Roadworthiness- is the ability of a motor vehicle to be in a suitable operating condition
BLOWBAGETS
BATTERY
LIGHTS
OIL
WATER
BRAKES
ACCESSORIES
GAS
ELECTRICAL
TIRE
SELF
Subject No.4
THE HUMAN FACTOR
 Fatigue
 Distracted Driving
 Age
 Illness
ARE YOU SAFE?
ARROGANCE AND LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW
 Speeding
 Carelessness
 Blind Curve Recklessness
 Disregarding Road Traffic Signs
 Allowing other person to drive
 Lack of Discipline and Proper Training
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ROAD CONDITIONS AND ENGINEERING
 Improper warning sign locations and meaning

 Improper road construction warning signs
 Confusing Traffic Signs
LACK OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATION
 Unannounced road repairs

 Co-employees failed to inform supervisors or dispatchers on physical changes along the
route
Subject No.4
IMPROPER PARKING MAY RESULT TO ROAD CRASH
Subject No.4
Common Road Crash and Breakdown due to Mechanical Parts
 Overheating
 Exhaust Manifold
 Electrical Accessories
 Oil Leak Engine Compartment
 Sticking Brake
 Brake Fade
 Belts Pulleys and Bearings
 Flat Tires and Wheel Nuts
Motor Vehicle Factors
 Overheating
 Electrical Accessories
 Oil Leak – Engine Compartment
 Belts Pulleys and Bearings
 Brake Failure
 Malfunctioning ABS
 Flat tires and wheel nuts
Engineering , Environmental and Weather Factors
 Debris and Construction materials

 Potholes/ manholes
 Undisciplined Pedestrians and Street Vendors
 Rains, Flood, Fogs etc
What to do on wet or flooded roads?

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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants

Defensive Driving and MV Maintenance

1. Attitude and Behavior

2. Road Safety, Sharing, Courtesy and Discipline

4. Causes and Prevention of Road Crashes, and Breakdowns

2. Uncontrolled Night Life

5. Inexperienced and Aggressive Drivers

6. Poor Eyesight and Impaired Hearing

7. Other Road Users such as Pedestrians/Street Hawkers,

QUALITIES OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVER:

 Has a positive attitude on road safety

DEFENSIVE DRIVING METHOD:

HUMAN FACTORS THAT AFFECT DRIVING

KEYS TO ATTAIN EFFECTIVE DEFENSIVE DRIVING:

DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES

SHARING THE ROAD WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES (AMBULANCE, POLICE

 Slow down and stop

SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLES

 Avoid excessive use of horn while following or overtaking. Never be a bully.

SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRUCKS AND BUSES

 Do not overtake if not properly seen.

SHARING THE ROAD WITH BEGINNERS:

SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER ROAD USERS

 Pedestrians, cyclists, street vendors, law enforcers, construction workers, etc.

 Allow enough space for other road users.

 Be extra cautious when maneuvering on a dense road.

 Be careful when passing school zones and markets or malls.

 Be aware and considerate of PWDs

 Avoid using excessive horn

Stress - Physical, mental or emotional tension experienced by a person that demands

As a driver, you have a big responsibility in controlling your emotions as it

FAILURE TO OVERCOME STRESS WILL RESULT TO A ROAD RAGE

RESULTS OF ROAD RAGE:

BAD HABITS OF AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS:

 Driving slowly in the left lane

Causes and Prevention of Road Crashes and Breakdowns

Roadworthiness- is the ability of a motor vehicle to be in a suitable operating condition

THE HUMAN FACTOR

ARROGANCE AND LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW

ROAD CONDITIONS AND ENGINEERING

 Improper warning sign locations and meaning

LACK OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATION

 Unannounced road repairs

IMPROPER PARKING MAY RESULT TO ROAD CRASH

Common Road Crash and Breakdown due to Mechanical Parts

Motor Vehicle Factors

Engineering , Environmental and Weather Factors

 Debris and Construction materials

What to do on wet or flooded roads?

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